We FOUND Old Photos Of Our OLD Railway Station RENOVATION

[@keithphillips7320]

Don't bother looking for a water tank; you would only find a cast iron pipe. The apparatus on the platform is called a water crane, not a pump. It would have provided water from a header tank mounted on a brick base somewhere, probably on the elevated goods sidings behind the far platform.

[@maureentaphouse5206]

And personally I rather see the money spent making progress in getting started on the inside. Tasks around the exterior on the land can wait.until you see what funds , if any, are left for these "nice to have " vanity upgrades.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Great bit of insight, thank you very much! 😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

We’d much rather get started on the inside but we have to sell our house to get the budget in place. There’s some progress on that front so hopefully not too long🤞

[@williamthurgood5652]

@@theoldstationrenovation what was the name of the old station?

[@Fleetwoodphil2]

It could even been fed by an underground source like a borehole, which also asks the question how is the pond fed? From the internet “The water tower is essentially a raised tank for short-term water storage that allows a constant flow to consumers despite peaks in use. The source of the water supply may be a lake or reservoir, a river, a well or a deep bore-hole.”

[@TheAngry-AmericanGuy]

DIG THE CHIT OUT OF THAT PLACE UP! : )) do some metal detecting too!

[@mandyrobinson8353]

Definitely reinstate the old canopy, has more character I’m sure the architect can come up with a design to enclose it to keep the chill out

[@SirHeinzbond]

for me the canopy as it is, is fine... giving the planning in the other video i can't see that working with the old one... also i guess it would make the rooms this side much darker which is always a problem

[@ntombiradebe4343]

I'm with you Mandy 💯. The architect will work according to her concerns, but the new one is definitely not a good workmanship

[@steveNCB7754]

That piece of equipment on the platform is actually a water 'crane', not a pump. When a steam locomotive needs to fill it's tank(s) at a station, it needs a large volume of clean water, really quickly (so as not to hold the train up). This quantity of water is far beyond the capabilities of a direct domestic supply, so the necessary water is stored in a large tank somewhere (which can be refilled slowly by a conventional supply, between trains) and the water piped to the platform using gravity. Some platform water cranes have a tank mounted above them, but yours must have been elsewhere, perhaps in that adjacent yard (?) either sat up on a support frame, on higher ground, or even mounted on the roof of a building such as an engine shed. That grid on the ground under the water crane, is just a large drain cover, to catch the water draining out of the flexible 'bag' used to fill the loco, once the crane is swung back to the platform (so no underground tank I'm afraid).

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Absolutely brilliant insight, thank you so much! 😊

[@Suebee1988]

Before you start digging to see if there's a water tank underground, you might have a metal detectorist out to see if that saves unnecessary digger rental expenses and/or effort. For that matter, there could be all sorts of interesting bits & bobs around the property that could be revealed through the use of a metal detector! Have fun exploring!

[@Shae_9876]

I was thinking the same between the platforms, I think they would have used anything laying around at the time as landfill. I also don't think they need a digger just for exploration purposes.

[@Wheel_Horse]

As a hobby dectorist, I can say that there will be so much metal bits and bobs under the ground that one would spend 99% of their time digging up trash. However, I'm sure there are some treasures, the hard part is deciding which ones to dig! Modern detectors are able to 'discriminate' some trash from treasure, but not all. And some iron bits could be considered treasured artifacts as well. Still, I would definitely give it a go! I don't think I would waste time and effort on the underground water tanks...

[@elaineskurski6555]

I like the old canopy

[@maretteschulz8898]

The 'new' canopy for me. Rear of the building looks more symmetrical and allows far more natural light to get to the windows❤

[@catherinecummins2847]

You are doing such a wonderful job of documenting your renovation. Your water crane would probably have been gravity fed from a raised water tank rather than pumped, I think.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@flybywire5866]

The full canopy would put a non-removable shade over all windows on that side, which can be good or bad. Also, if the station would need no renovation, you wouldn't get the outstanding home you will get now. It wouldn't hurt to look for a water tank, to avoid a bad surprise in the form of a hole to fall in. We had a big sewer tank underground and didn't know it. It was big enough to fit a car. We drove over it, sometimes with a boat trailer. It had a dome on top with a smaller opening, completely covered with stones and soil, invisible. I don't know how much load this dome would carry, obviously it was strong enough. But it made me sweat when I saw the size of it. We found it when we had a company pave our backyard. The mini excavator driver got big eyes when he found it. That mini excavator would have fit nicely in it.

[@ravenseft]

I like the old street lamp out by the front in one of the first early photos. This would make a really great addition if reinstated.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Completely agree, it would be a beautiful addition!

[@douglasburch2320]

It's very nice to have the history of the station in photos. Thanks for taking us along.

[@ChaiLatte13]

I definitely like the older style canopy tbh. Right now the lower canopy closes it off a lot and makes it quite dark. I cannot imagine what it would take to change the roof line to raise the canopy though. Seeing the newer inside photos that you found is really cool. I love the old pond feature and think it would be something great to restore too.

[@brendahaire8824]

The building definitely has a story to tell. I can’t wait to see what the final story will tell

[@williamwales6619]

Interesting Historical montage. Re water pump. In my opinion you are only going to find a cast iron feeder pipe feeding a small tank which in turn fed the water into the train. BTW i live in Scotland and we had coal mines and god knows what all transported by tank Trains back in the day. The bridges and where the tracks were are still there and i am old enough to remember what our old station was like . Demolished in 1965 when Dr Beeching had his way. Onwards and upwards👍

[@johncollier608]

It's great to find such historical photos. Helps you decide what to do but at the end of the day, it's no longer a station it's going to be your family home. Do what's right for you. That said, I agree that the new canopy is far more practical and it's proportions suit the house better. Thanks for sharing.

[@HROM1908]

How wonderful it is to study old photographs ! The photo at minute 4:03 I think shows a woman filling the little engine. What a life that building has had. I absolutely love the metal footbridge.

[@uoobwatcher]

It’s great that you have those photos. Each is worth a thousand words.

[@uoobwatcher]

It’s amazing how nature will take back…

[@psychokeef]

It’s great that you’ve got some photos of the outside and showing you the history of how it has changed over the years

[@NormanMeloche]

Great pictures. Fulfilling to see how it once was.

[@hishamw6755]

Definitely reinstate the old canopy, you could enclose the sides and part of the front in glass. Would look magnificent.

[@HocicoFreak]

Your love for the old station and its history is admirable. I recently became a train driver (machinist) for the Dutch Railways and can only dream of the privilege you have, living in railway heritage. Therefor is most important that you reinstate the original canopy, in shape and detail. I might not agree with all the choices for the interior plans, but I understand it has to become a livable family home. This can be balanced out on the outside by keeping its exterior as original and complete as possible. The current canopy is a disgrace to the original design. Please consider.

[@AbigailGerlach-zt1sh]

The old canopy (1920) seems to be higher than the current one. It may be my imagination, but the canopy appeared to be higher and not as long from roof to end. I love the ironwork under the canopy too. Though it would be expensive to replace, I think the original canopy is more graceful and attractive. I like the picture of the kitchen without all that black and white tile. It looks more home-like.

[@Ragnar8504]

From the picture with the roof covering removed it looks like the original canopy had a hipped roof so the eaves were definitely higher than the current sloped canopy, which is more like a lean-to. This might also be why the original looks shorter.

[@martyb3783]

That is very interesting to see those old photos.

[@badmasterc3216]

Wow! These pictures truly show the passage of time and how people effect the landscape. Fascinating.

[@carolegarland8050]

Those taller chimney pots probably came down in a storm and would be a lot of fuss to recreate. I like the awning the way you have it now - it has a slight look of a barbeque area shielding where you sit.

[@SirHeinzbond]

That Bridge between the Platforms is so gorgeous, it wouldn't fit in now, but it's still a shame that it is gone...

[@eattherich9215]

It was wonderful to see some of the old photos. @2:14, if funds permitted, the old canopy could be reinstated and then glassed in to form a conservatory or garden room.

[@karencarpenter8275]

Reinstate the old canopy when you can. Keep it waterproof though for useful dry space underneath. And maybe even add some glass to the sides and front?

[@christineb8148]

I love these old photos! All the lovely lamps (and hidden lost worlds of old station days) give me Narnia vibes. I think the proportions of the old canopy are much more pleasing but practical considerations are important too.

[@briguy91931]

Love these old photos!!! ❤❤❤

[@rae5637]

Really enjoyed seeing all those evolving pictures of the old station. Hopefully more will come to light in time.

[@hl-hu9ep]

Thank you for the legends. The old canapy is the much beter.

[@wamgoc]

The Water Crane looks brilliant, along with the pictures of the wagons as they are called on the embankment behind the small waiting room opposite the Station! One thing your plan has got right is not extending the canopy back over the whole of the back of the station! I know some would argue that this is how it would have been, but just think about all the light that would be cut out of the rooms down stairs! You need to think about the practicalities of living there! Enjoy!

[@Ragnar8504]

You could have a glass roof on both sides but that would need to be cleaned all the time I guess.

[@lagringa7518]

Wonderful that people have been sending you these great old photos! 👍

[@espowari]

Thanks for the lovely recap video. Keep up the great work!!

[@tracybush8115]

This was fascinating, thanks to all the folks who sent in pictures. I know you'll be framing them and hanging inside eventually. Seeing how it looked back in the 60's and 70's was cool, albeit a bit sad as I was born in 1961 and the images caused a flood of nostalgia. With the world in the present state, sometimes I wish I had a time machine and I'd go back, haha, am I kidding, hmmm? Again, this video was great. From Ontario, Canada.

[@Sarah-rd1qy]

Thank you for taking the time to put such a beautiful set of pics together. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Hope you are all doing well. Choo-choo!!

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊 choo choo 🚂

[@Sageh44]

Good history lesson and loved the old photos'. Definitely reinstate the old canopy.

[@AnnetteCarolanFourie]

A lot of work yet really worth it

[@lindaroyal8161]

That is so super cool that you have all these additional photos. I would frame them, with the dates, mount them somewhere in the station once completed. Great history to have the photo story of your beautiful unique building. Very nice that your viewers are assisting, it's such a great project!

[@bryanirwin5473]

Wonderful old photos of the station. I do think they punctuate the need to clear back as much of the overgrown foliage as possible to actually get an idea of what you're working with. And who knows, there may be innumerable treasures to be found in the underbrush in and around the property. There looks to be beautiful brickwork, now buried, that supported the platforms. I have mixed feelings about the pond, but I'm sure you and Gil will come up with something wonderful as far as it's concerned. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@sandraengstrand2784]

What an astonishing place this KZbin world is!!! How fun and interesting to see what an extraordinary life this old station has lived!!!! 🥳💕🚂

[@theoldstationrenovation]

It certainly has, it’s not lost on us how lucky we are to have this opportunity to be part of its history! 😊

[@judithmalan1502]

Outstanding! It is so important to see how valuable Old Photos can be! FABULOUS JOURNEY...❤❤❤❤ ALL ABOARD! 🎉🎉 For the next Chapter... Well done for seeing the Potential, and now the history, too! Just wonderful❤

[@Kevakazii]

I love seeing the landscape and arcitecture changes in photos. It's the closest I'll ever get to time travel lol.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Well if we can get the train up to 88mph!!

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

What a fantastic historical journey. You are rather lucky to find so much pictorial evidence of your homes past. Most people never get that chance. Of course your home has a rich past, with a great deal of interesting facts about it. Most peoples homes are just a common building that other folk lived in before them. I do hope you find the photos you desire to see. It would be very interesting to also share in the viewing. It was certainly a beautiful home at one time for a family and I’m certain it will be for you too xx

[@rosehughes599]

It's amazing how Nature reclaim the land

[@andyh5465]

Fantastic old photos, and what a brilliant project - renovating the station and trying to preserve the original look as much as possible.

[@jeanhawken4482]

Great having the history of the station.

[@lindsayjames216]

Thank you for this video. Lovely to see all those old photos. A few of those old ones, would look great blown up and framed on the walls, when the interior is finished.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Absolutely, we’ll be framing a few of them. I’ve been in touch with the people that took a lot of them and they’ve been very generous in letting us use them.

[@SimonSargent]

Yes you should do that and it would be fun to do❤👍👍👍😎🙂🙂

[@reneelancaster8714]

You could keep the sloped porch covering as it is but add some of the decorative detail later on, as you see in the old photos. Paying homage to the past but also keeping the expense/waste down.

[@mitchellbennis9236]

Just wonderful, wonderful set of photos, Cheers.

[@chriskeller4563]

Another great video thank you for sharing 😊

[@theoldstationrenovation]

😊

[@Klingon2468]

I don't think you will find a tank on the platform if memory serves they had pipes and pumps rather than a tank. I like the new canopy more than the old one. The pond needs renovating too. Is it possible to return the chimney's back to how they were? I am not a big fan of blue or green paint, but I think the wood would look good painted red. Loved he pictures, this was a great video. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊

[@acsberean4092]

The pictures are awesome.

[@pieterbosman6111]

If at all possible, extend the canopy. The current steep sloping one, to my mind, is not nearly as pleasing. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

You can tell it’s not original but it is a nice space underneath and with a bit of creativity I’m sure we can make it look good 🤞

[@lesthiele4921]

Those were some great photos, and doex give you a look back into the history of the station, as for the water pump/tank, leave it as a what if mystery, and the canopy keep what you already have, you are both doing some great work, bedt regards from a Kiwi living in Australia, Les

[@malloryeaglewood2936]

Regarding the buried water tank, before digging a massive hole, what about first renting one of those ground-penetrating radar (name?) gizmos that are used by archaeologists. At least then you would know if the effort to dig is warranted. What you are doing is so fun to follow. I've fallen in love with the old station myself. Glad you are saving it.

[@debbievogt9881]

Yep tell Gil to start digging

[@darrencarter7305]

find the tank and get the piping back in. Great talking point in the garden.

[@2009numan]

thats not water coming out of the bottom its actually steam

[@pfa2000]

Okay, if we're being pedantic, it's water vapour, not steam. Steam isn't white.

[@AussiePom]

@@pfa2000 Steam is an invisible gas.

[@buffplums]

6:42 Now that actually used to have iron bars across it, it’s the catchment pit for when they had finished filling the loco. These hydrants would contain a lot of water in the rubber hose and it would go all over the platform. In the winter that might cause a slip hazard so that pit was a drain to collect the excess water from the filler pipe. The whole top of the hydrant would swing around to where the filler pipe could be positioned and so the filler pipe should be swung around over the drain pit. It would sometimes take some time to stop leaking. If you ever got to somewhere like the Severn Valley railway you will see this if they refill a loco,

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Brilliant insight! Thank you very much! 😊 choo choo!!

[@stephnewman1357]

Fascinating to see the station through the years. It's lovely seeing how it once was. 👍😀 There's so many disused stations and old tracks around the UK. 😢

[@HYUKLDER1]

Fascinating photographs. Thank you for showing them. The old canopy right across the building looks considerably better than the current one. Maybe, if you reinstated an original design, you could put glass in its roof to admit light through to the window areas? Water towers were also gravity fed from a reservoir tank higher up, or refilled from tankers brought along the railway. Think about what would power a water transfer from tower to engine tender, quickly and in considerable volume, and it could give clues about which method they used at your station. Would like to see the chimneys reinstated too. 🙂

[@seanellis1324]

I do like the original green of the gable end woodwork, much nicer than the blue. The full-length canopy does look better, but as you said is it as practical.

[@keyboardoracle1044]

Would love to see the whole yard cleaned up, especially the pond.

[@Lea-bw9wj]

while the old canopy does suit the building better sometimes you need to embrace the changes that have happened over time. If you guys love sitting outside then maybe it's better to keep it. The only thing I've always thought is how dark the room behind it would be because the canopy hangs so long.

[@SpanishEclectic]

How wonderful that you've received all these additional photos! Such a great history, and your presentation is very well done. I can definitely see the marks on the brick from the old canopy, either side of the current one. My first thought was that extending the canopy will block light to the windows right below them. Having just 'freed up' those windows from floor inside, that seems a shame. The current one also defines a nice, intimate outdoor area where you can have seating protected from rain and sun. It really was fun to see the trains and rail cars in so many of the photos. Cheers!

[@Susan.I]

I prefer the old canopy!

[@OzzieJayne]

Came across a casual mention of separate ladies and gentlemen waiting rooms on Welsh rail lines. Love those lights and that gorgeous lamp!

[@theboilingfrog7348]

What a great video with seeing all these old photos of the life the building has had. Of course, we won't mention 'he who should not be named' when it comes to railways.

[@betpatpatten3840]

Why not get somebody with a metal detector to outline it for you. That way you can tell by the size whether or not it's likely to be a tank or just metal pieces in the ground. I love the way. You're showing the history and I'm also glad, you're free redoing the whole station. It will be interesting over the next year to see how much more you get done. Best wishes for lovely results! I'm from the US and will never make it over to see it but it's nice to see it on KZbin!! ❤❤

[@jerrylittle7797]

Love this video! I agree with your thoughts on the canopy. Perhaps placing a couple of light post in the area of the original outer canopy post could be a homage to the old canopy and light post on the original property!

[@forward1nfaith]

What a fabulous find!!! Love the photos.

[@ajcole5967]

Thanks for your video, interior wise photos of interiors of other stations on the line will do, as they were often very similar in design and decor.

[@stevenburt5801]

Yes dig the lot out and see what you can find

[@peterhayes8357]

Fascinating pictures giving an insight to the past. Your dedication to restoring it is admirable. Looking forward to your future videos. Thank you for sharing. Oh, the old waiting rooms opposite, that would be marvellous if possible in the future.

[@seancoleman8528]

Love old photos, very interesting

[@evilborg]

WOW !!! The history is amazing... now to return some of it back.

[@Plushybear09]

I.liked the old canopy better design

[@daveglover6115]

The original canopy was there to protect waiting passengers from the rain and snow etc, so an expensive replacement would hardly be relevant for your requirements...

[@anitapresnell6403]

Those old photos are amazing! As you can tell I really love history and it is so nice to see photos of the station from over 100 years ago. It truly is a beautiful place and I know that your restorations will be absolutely beautiful too. I can't believe that it's been a year already! You are doing a fantastic job ❤️

[@joycevally7878]

I love old photos.

[@GVL89-444]

It's unbelievable that a woman like you is skillful and knowledgeable about many skills in life Like each other, health and success in life I will always be with you.

[@deineadam2240]

Nice timeline. Can't wait to her finished!

[@buffplums]

Lovely to see the photos … oh and we haven’t had a CHOOO CHOOOO for a few weeks… 🚂 ☁️ ☁️

[@theoldstationrenovation]

CHOOO CHOOO 😃

[@nataliekeane8944]

What a beautiful old building, I absolutely love it and your designs for it are wonderful. I probably also wouldn't bother searching for the water tank personally, it would just be making a big mess all to be able to say you found it. I think the new sloping canopy looks rather incongruous. The amount of light it would be stopping penetrating into the building must be massive. Even the second iteration of the verandah, which is much higher, would be preferable. It would still provide shelter from rain unless the rain is totally horizontal! Then it would be the best of both worlds! It would let a lot more light in (which also must be an issue if its so wet and cloudy) still protect from rain and also be more fitting with the original design, don't you think? They must've removed it to get money for all that beautiful ironwork 😢. Anyhoo..love that you've taken this on at all and its wonderful that a piece of history is going to be preserved. Well done to you all. 👏

[@calypso4554]

So interesting! How lovely it would be if the passage over the rails would still be there. But you will make the place wonderful, I'm sure of it.

[@andycorton1974]

Think when the storing the old railway station finished. Put all the photos in a photos frame with the year. On a wall

[@Herbybandit]

Considering all the changes through the years, its suprising how much of the original building is still there! I think the water tank could take a back burner for now, opening it might be opening a can of worms.

[@bloggs730]

Brilliant. It's lovely to see those old pictures

[@markb4253]

Morning, looking at some old maps of the station, regarding the water column on the platform. there does appear to be some evidence of a wind pump some 76m south west of the station accessed only from the Railway cottages. also the Lidar mapping show some foundations/level areas in the 'hidden garden' the size of a railway water tank. it would be high enough up to gravity feed the platforms.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

What maps are you looking at? Love to know!

[@markb4253]

@@theoldstationrenovation its the 25 inch OS for 1914 and 1m LIDAR map on National library of Scotland. heres a link

[@markb4253]

maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=17.1&lat=51.45044&lon=-3.25712&layers=168&right=LIDAR_DTM_1m

[@54mgtf22]

Cool 😎

[@labnurse1]

Hope you will frame some of the old photos for display especially the bridges.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Absolutely, we’ll make a nice display of them. The history of the place is part of the charm.

[@PeterMullinger]

The device for supplying the locos with water is called a water crane. It would normally be supplied by gravity from a tank at a higher level. This is because when the station was built electric pumps did not exist!

[@RonLH]

You could try tapping a long steel rod into the ground around the pump/water filling area to see if/how deep any solid structures are.

[@rosspenman9955]

WOW the old photos look amazing and give you a real insight into the history of your building. Keep up the excellent work. (btw, I'm in New Zealand and really enjoy what you have there)

[@LJones-n8c]

I love the old historic photos. Each one is a moment in time with its own story to tell. I wish they hadn't taken down the bridge. That was so pretty. I hope you can restore the lights outside. I love them. Have you had time to look for old documents? Can't wait for the next video❤

[@kdsgirly5573]

That was really interesting.

[@theoldstationrenovation]

Thank you! 😊